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V583 LRN

1999 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,884 mi
Last recorded71,884 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 LRN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,884 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,842 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,764 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 62,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre missing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 57,413 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,301 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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V583 LRN is a 1999 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 93,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V583 LRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V583 LRN?

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What year was V583 LRN registered?

V583 LRN is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V583 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V583 LRN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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